First Nation Group - Serving Our Veterans and Communities

“The definition of ‘Superhero’ in Webster’s Dictionary does not even come close to describing this company, our friends, First Nation Group! We can’t thank you enough for seeing our need and meeting it.”
Northwest Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation, Inc.

VA programs and initiatives supported in 2023

150+

unique nonprofits supported in 2023

290+

homeless Veterans housed through Veterans Matter partnership in 2023

Delivering superior products, service, and support while giving back since 1992

First Nation Group is driven by the power of purpose – it’s central to our success and fuels our mission to make significant impact on the Veterans and active-duty military we support and the underserved in communities where we live and work.

Our Serving. Veterans. First.™ mission is steadfast. Our community outreach and giving spirit is integrated at every level of our business and led by the heart of our company – our employees, their families, and friends of First Nation Group.

We empower our employees to make decisions that ultimately improve their communities, serve their neighbors, and selflessly give their time to others in need. These employee-driven allocations include:

National Giving partnerships aligning with VA priorities focused on complex needs
Local Challenge funding, strengthening hometown communities where our employees live and work
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) programs increasing opportunities for Veterans and caregivers to thrive
10:1 Employee Match program empowering employees to give to causes most important to them

Our ultimate goal is to promote service and inspire others through a variety of giving channels: financial support, in-kind donations, volunteerism, mentorship programs, and other mission-related activities. #TOGETHERSTRONG, we hope to spark positive change creating healthier, more vibrant communities.

Attending and volunteering at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games was truly an incredible experience. It was inspiring to see the determination and strength of each Veteran athlete participating. Being able to contribute and support these incredible individuals, #TOGETHERSTRONG, left me with a sense of gratitude and fulfillment!

Amber Sorenson

Customer Operations Representative

It has been an absolute pleasure working with every one of the First Nation Group employees that I have met. The spirit and passion their team brings to volunteer events and through their overall support is visible to all. They truly have their core values on display at First Nation Group.

Steven Rose

Outreach Coordinator, Fisher House Michigan

National Giving

Tackling the most complex needs….nationwide.

As a company that specializes in serving the VA and DoD, we actively align our National Giving commitments with those of our customers, focusing on Veteran and military causes nationwide. These unique partnerships enable us to maximize our impact addressing critical need, high-impact programs and services related to Veterans homelessness, suicide prevention, adaptive sports and recreation therapy, mental health programs, women’s health and wellness retreats, housing and transportation, and more.

First Nation Group is proud to partner with Veteran Service Organizations and military nonprofits taking on complex health and social issues, including:

              Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
              DAV empowers Veterans to lead high-quality lives by ensuring they have access to their benefits, fighting for their interests on Capitol Hill, and educating others on what's needed as Veterans transition back to civilian life.
              Learn More  about Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

              Fisher House Michigan 
              A Fisher House is a “home away from home” where military and Veterans families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment. 
              Learn More  about Fisher House Michigan

              Homes For Our Troops (HFOT)
              HFOT builds specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives and restore some of the freedom and independence they sacrificed while defending our country.
              Learn More  about Homes For Our Troops (HFOT)

              LifeWaters
              LifeWaters provides adaptive scuba diving training and camaraderie by bringing adventure and healing to Veterans, first responders, and civilians with disabilities.  
              Learn More  about LifeWaters

              National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
              A world leader in rehabilitation, the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic provides 400+ profoundly disabled Veterans with training and rehabilitation every year. 
              Learn More  about National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic

              National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic
              The annual National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic introduces Veterans living with disabilities to adaptive sports and recreational activities such as kayaking, sailing, surfing, and other foundational activities necessary for a healthy, active lifestyle.
              Learn More  about National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic

              National Veterans Wheelchair Games
              The National Veterans Wheelchair Games is the world’s largest annual wheelchair sports and rehabilitation event open solely to military Veterans. Every year, hundreds of American Veterans complete in this celebration of sport, courage, and camaraderie. 
              Learn More  about National Veterans Wheelchair Games

              Oscar Mike Foundation
              By focusing on the arena of adaptive sports, the Oscar Mike Foundation assists in offering an outlet for an ongoing competitive lifestyle to thousands of injured American Veterans who have sacrificed for the defense of our country. 
              Learn More  about Oscar Mike Foundation

              Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
              PVA has a mission of changing lives and building brighter futures for paralyzed Veterans as they advocate for quality healthcare, spinal cord research and education, Veteran benefits, and civil rights for Veterans and all people with disabilities.
              Learn More  about Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)

              Stop Soldier Suicide
              Not all crisis looks the same. Stop Soldier Suicide is a promise to those who are facing it – their team is there to answer the call through providing consistent, safe, confidential care that truly saves lives. 
              Learn More  about Stop Soldier Suicide

              USO
              The USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home, and country throughout their service to the nation – continuously adapting to the needs of those in uniform and remaining a force behind the forces.
              Learn More  about USO

              Veterans Matter
              Veterans Matter is an innovative cloud-based, rapid-response system, partnering with the VA's Homeless Veterans program (HUD/VASH), which allows homeless Veterans to be house in minutes rather than the 30-60 days normally required to obtain a housing deposit.
              Learn More  about Veterans Matter

Local Challenge

Giving from the heart…at home.

Our Local Challenge teams focus on the needs at home, creating partnerships to sustain critical programs and services for their communities to thrive. This employee-driven funding provides a powerful platform for employees to serve with their skills and give with their hands and hearts alongside their colleagues, families and friends, while strengthening the neighborhoods where they live and work – Ann Arbor, MI, Denver, CO, Fort Myers, FL, and Niceville, FL.

Commando TOP III, Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless, Crossroads Center, Destin Harvest, Guardian ad Litem, Mental Health Association, Opportunity Place, Special Olympics Florida, Westonwood Ranch, Wreaths Across America Niceville, FL

ARISE Detroit!, Dominican Literacy Center, Fisher House Michigan, Food Gatherers, Habitat for Humanity, Jackets for Jobs Ann Arbor, MI

Denver Rescue Mission, Douglas County Veterans Memorial Foundation, Mattersville, Operation Tiny Home, Rocky Mountain Fisher House, Stillwater Ranch Denver, CO

American Gold Star Mothers of SWFL, American Legion 123, Cape Coral VA, Collier-Lee Honor Flight, Community Cooperative, Gulf Coast Humane Society, Harry Chapin Food Bank SWFL, Hearts & Homes, PVA Florida Chapter, Take A Soldier Fishing, The McGregor Clinic, Valor Service Dogs Ft. Myers, FL

A group of six pose for a photo. The man and woman in the center of the photo hold a check in their hands

We’re just trying to keep ahead of what the needs are for Veterans in the HUD VASH program. These funds will go a long way to help provide the food/nutrition they need while trying to stay inside.”

Voluntary Service Officer, Manchester VA Medical Center

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for Development and Civic Engagement – CDCE

Working hand-in-hand to “serve those who have served.”

Our Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) support is driven by a passionate, innovative, and dedicated regional teams working one-on-one with local CDCE programs in medical facilities nationwide to identify opportunities to better serve Veterans, their families, and caregivers. This funding is designated to benefit Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) programs and initiatives to enhance the Veterans VA experience and provide financial support to those in greatest need.

Employee Match

Advancing our mission through our greatest asset…our employees.

We believe in our employees and the causes they support. First Nation Group’s Employee Match program generously matches contributions 10:1 (up to $4,000 per employee) to eligible nonprofits allowing employees to multiply their support and expand our giving reach. Contributions are not restricted to a specific cause offering our employees the freedom to continue growing our giving footprint to areas most near and dear to them.

+ – Employee nonprofits supported in 2023

A Bed 4 Me
Adrian Dominican Sisters
Air Force Armament Museum
American Cancer Society
American Legion Post 123
Angel Wings International
Asia’s Hope
Brewster Baptist Church
Cadillac & LaSalle Club Museum & Research Center
Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida
CHD Families of Tucson
Children’s Cancer Research Fund
Commando TOP III
ConnorsK9-P.A.W.S.
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast
Corporal Daegan Page Foundation Golf Tournament
Crossfire Ranch Inc
Dan Brown’s Bullseye Memorial Fund
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Dominican Literacy Center
Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center
Emerald Coast Robotics Alliance
EverythingALS
Farmyard Rescue and Rehabilitation
Flanders Fields
Florida State University Foundation
Fore Her Inc
Friends of Lake Swan
Fort Myers High School Booster Club
Gamers Outreach
Guiding Harbor
Habitat for Humanity Huron Valley
Hearts & Homes for Veterans
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
House of Hounds Rescue
Irwin First United Methodist Church
Isa Kranz Foundation
JC Drumgoole School
Jeep Babes Michigan Chapter
Jeeps Against Suicide
Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor
Joe Q Veteran Coffee Break
Journey Church
K9s For Warriors
Knights of Columbus Council 7667
Le Hermosa Templo
LEADSRQ
Little Smiles of Palm Beach
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
Long Lake Association
Loving Luca Foundation
Lustgarten Foundation
Manchester Young Guns
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
Mattersville
Mental Health Association of Okaloosa/Walton Counties
Miracle Hill Ministries
National Breast Cancer Foundation
NHS Baseball Club Inc
Northwest Florida State College Foundation
Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation
Other Guys Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club
Our Lady of the Rockies
Patriotic Kenny Foundation
Pikes Peak Historical Street Railway Foundation
Play For Your Freedom
Pleasant Green United Methodist Church
Pontiac Transportation Museum
Quilts of Valor
RE Old Transportation Museum
SOCKS
Southeastern Guide Dogs
St. John Vianney School
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Mary of Carmel Catholic School
St. Petersburg Catholic High School
St. Thomas More Catholic School
Still Water Ranch
TACP Foundation
Teen Challenge
TennGreen Land Conservancy
The Commons Church
The Kwek Society
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
The V Foundation
Tunnel to Towers
Turtles Fly Too Inc
Two Wild Hearts Sanctuary
Veterans Memorial Museum
Wreaths Across America

Charitable Giving